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Covington Georgia

Provided comprehensive oversight of a supply chain organization and accountable for annual demand fulfillment of $100M. Partnered with leaders from Sales, Finance, Development and Production to achieve company-wide alignment with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles. Ensured that incoming and outgoing S&OP demand, portfolio and supply streams functioned at world-class performance levels. Directed production planning and supply procurement for the US- based manufacturing operations… Show more Provided comprehensive oversight of a supply chain organization and accountable for annual demand fulfillment of $100M. Partnered with leaders from Sales, Finance, Development and Production to achieve company-wide alignment with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycles. Ensured that incoming and outgoing S&OP demand, portfolio and supply streams functioned at world-class performance levels. Directed production planning and supply procurement for the US- based manufacturing operations. Performed cost modeling and identified process improvement opportunities.Accountable for measurable results as OTIF, time to market and inventory turnover. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, Usa

Spearheaded the attainment of commercial and finance objectives, particularly sales and EBIDTA, on a North/South American book of business. Oversaw local P&L. and a US-based sales team. A member of Steering Committee of Nexis Fibers with strategic and tactical responsibility for driving market penetration, revenue gains and business development in North and South America. Coordinated supply chain between the production sites based in EU and customers located in the Zone. Redesigned… Show more Spearheaded the attainment of commercial and finance objectives, particularly sales and EBIDTA, on a North/South American book of business. Oversaw local P&L. and a US-based sales team. A member of Steering Committee of Nexis Fibers with strategic and tactical responsibility for driving market penetration, revenue gains and business development in North and South America. Coordinated supply chain between the production sites based in EU and customers located in the Zone. Redesigned distribution and transportation protocols generating significant annual spend avoidance in the zone. Re- negotiated terms that covered dramatic raw material cost escalations (2008 & 2009) and the USD/Euro currency exchange rate fluctuations. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, Usa

Executed commercial volume and contribution margin objectives on behalf of the North America market. As customer service leader, built technical, commercial, and supply relationships between the company’s European-based manufacturing operations and North American customers.Daily involved in international and local logistics while coordinating supply activities (import activities) with overseas production sites, freight forwarders and customs authorities in the US, Canada and Mexico… Show more Executed commercial volume and contribution margin objectives on behalf of the North America market. As customer service leader, built technical, commercial, and supply relationships between the company’s European-based manufacturing operations and North American customers.Daily involved in international and local logistics while coordinating supply activities (import activities) with overseas production sites, freight forwarders and customs authorities in the US, Canada and Mexico. Improved business unit-level market share in North America and significantly expanded the customer portfolio from approximately 20 to 40+ clients by completing approval process with rescue rope and safety sling manufacturers. Liaised between R&D and US clients to successfully launch new value-added products. Show less

Luzern, Switzerland

Directed the global marketing of high tenacity industrial yarns to the ropes and nets market. Developed global business plan and tailored profitability analyses to customer, product, and geo-zone. Sponsored ropes and nets-related R&D projects. Managed twelve key accounts globally.Developed and led the implementation of a 2- year strategic marketing plan that generated double-digit worldwide market growth and launched Rhodia’s North and South American market.

Gorzow, Poland

Member of Rhodia Industrial Yarns Network managed sales of high tenacity industrial yarns to the Polish market.

Master’S Degree, Chemical Engineering And Process Optimisation

International Business